Strong Wind — Central Orangeburg, South Carolina
2022-03-12 · Central Orangeburg, South Carolina
38 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
ASOS unit at Orangeburg Municipal Airport measured peak wind gusts of 38 kt (44 mph) at 1522 EST and at 1604 EST.
Wider weather episode
A cold front moved through the region during the morning. A tightening surface pressure gradient, between developing low pressure to the NE and surface high pressure to the west, resulted in windy conditions developing behind the front, with peak wind gusts just under 50 mph in some locations during the afternoon. Several reports of downed trees and power lines were received.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1003456. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.